Epson Stylus Photo 1200 User manual

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Where to Find Information
The Setup & Daily Use guide
Read this manual first to set up and begin using your printer. This
manual includes the following information.
❏Setup Contains information on setting up your printer
and installing the printer software.
❏Daily Use Provides you with information on daily
operation, troubleshooting tips
and customer support contact information if
you need assistance.
USB User's Guide
❏Read this guide if using a USB cable to connect your printer
to a computer.
Online Guides included on the CD-ROM
The guideson this CD-ROM will help you learn more about your
printer and color printing. To view these guides, you must have
aWebbrowserinstalledonyourcomputer.Formoreinformation
on using this CD-ROM, see the included CD-ROM Booklet.
❏Reference Guide Provides further information about printer
software settings, printing on special paper,
maintenance, and problem solving.
❏Color Guide Includes sample images, explanations and
troubleshooting information that will help
answer your questions about colorprinting.

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION.TheinformationcontainedhereinisdesignedonlyforusewiththisEPSON
printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to otherprinters.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of
this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser
or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized
modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly
comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONshallnotbeliableforany damagesorproblemsarisingfrom
the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original
EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than
EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are registered trademarks and EPSON ESC/P 2, ESC/P Raster
and EPSON Stylus are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 1999 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your printer. Also be
sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
printer.
❏Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care not to spill
liquid on the printer.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s
label.
❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.
Avoidusing outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air
control systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers.
❏Keeptheentirecomputersystemawayfrompotentialsources
of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the
total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make
sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the
wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
❏Do not attempt to service the printer yourself.

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❏Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
printer; the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;
the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
❏If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the
following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-
current protection for this printer, the building installation
must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestelltwerden,daßdieGebäudeinstallationmiteinem
16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
A Few Precautions
When using the printer
❏Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink
cartridges during printing.
❏Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise you may
damage the printer.
❏Always turn the printer off using the
Ppower button. When
this button is pressed, the
Ppower light flashes briefly then
goes off. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to
the outlet until the
Ppower light stops flashing.
❏Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is in
the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are in
place.

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When handling the ink cartridges
❏Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow
children to drink or otherwise handle the cartridges.
❏If ink gets on the skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it
gets in the eyes, flush them immediately with water.
❏Do not shake an ink cartridge; this can cause leakage.
❏Install the ink cartridge immediatelyafter you remove it from
its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time
before use may result in reduced print quality.
❏Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or
remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The
cartridge may become unusable otherwise.
❏Do not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the
cartridge carton. For best results, use up the ink cartridges
within six months of installing them.
❏Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This
could damage the print head.
When choosing a place for the printer
❏Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that islarger than the
printer. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or
at an angle.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and
humidity.Alsokeepitawayfromdirectsunlight,stronglight,
or heat sources.
❏Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❏Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be
easily unplugged.

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Note for French-speaking users:
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prisede contacte où lafiche peut être
débranchée facilement.
ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is
a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment
industry topromotethe introductionof energy-efficient personal
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an
effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
wWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation
of your printer.

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Setting Up Your Printer
System Requirements
For PCs
To use your printer, you need Microsoft®Windows®95,
Windows®98, or Windows®NT 4.0; and a shielded, twisted-pair
parallel cable. If you want connect your printer to a USB port, you
need a Windows 98 pre-installed PC equipped with a USB port;
and a shielded USB cable.
Your computer should also meet the following system
requirements:
Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does
not meet these requirements.
Minimum system Recommended system
i486/25 MHz for Windows 95 and NT 4.0
i486/66 MHz for Windows 98 Pentium or higher processor
16MB RAM 32MB RAM or more for
Windows 95 and 98
64MB or more for
Windows NT 4.0
10MBharddiskspaceforWindows95and98
20MB for Windows NT 4.0 50MB or more free disk space for Windows 95,
and 98
100MB or more for
Windows NT 4.0
VGA monitor VGA or better monitor

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For Macintosh computers
To use this printer, your Apple®Macintosh®must meet the
following system requirements. You also need a standard Apple
System Peripheral-8 cable (8-pin mini-circular connector) or
equivalent.
If you want connect your printer to a USB port, you need an iMac
computer with a USB port; and a shielded USB cable.
Applicable computer models (as of September 1, 1998)
Macintosh LC475, LC575, LC630
Macintosh Quadra Series
Macintosh Centris Series
Macintosh PowerBook™ Series (PowerBook 190, 520, 540, 550
or later)
Macintosh PowerBook Duo 280, 2300c/100
Macintosh Performa 475, 575, 588, 630, 5210 or later
Power Macintosh Series
iMac Series (for USB)
Environment
Note:
❏Theamountofavailablememoryvariesaccording tothenumber and
kind of applications that are open. To see how much memory is
available, choose About This Macintosh from the Apple menu and
refer to the memory size (listed in kilobytes) under “Largest Unused
Block” (1,024K=1MB).
Minimum system Recommended system
System 7.5.1 System 7.6 or later
5MB of available memory
10MB of available memory when
background printing is turned on.
16MB or more of available
memory
25MB of available memory when
background printing is turned on.